MIT MIT scientists 'work out' synthetic hydrogels to make them strongerEngadget - Amrita KhalidThe discovery could be used in heart valves or spinal disks in the future. Your muscles are soft, pliable, and can resist fatigue after thousands of repetitive movements. Researchers at MIT have found
Sony Sony's 98-inch 8K TV will cost a staggering $70,000Engadget - Jon FingasThe 4K OLED sets suddenly seem like bargains. Sony is finally nearing the release of its 2019 TV line, and you'd better brace for impact if you're hoping to buy one of its highest-end models. The company
Tesla Tesla promises ‘one million robo-taxis’ in 2020Engadget - Roberto BaldwinThe company says self-driving cars will be on the road this year. Two days ahead of its first-quarter earnings disclosure, the company had an event to explain its autonomous technology to investors. The
Microsoft Microsoft quietly axes Windows 10's long-promised Sets featureEngadget - Jon FingasTesters just didn't like or understand it. Windows 10 was supposed to receive a Sets feature that kept your app data, sites and other info in check through browser-like tabs, but you'll have to find another
Time Warner Charter will expand broadband network so it can stay in New YorkEngadget - AJ DellingerThe ISP will pay $12 million in settlement. Charter Communications has agreed to a settlement with the New York's Department of Public Service that will allow the internet service provider to continue
Google Google Walkout leaders accuse company of retaliation cultureEngadget - Christine FisherThey’re planning a town hall to share stories and strategize with other employees. Two of the seven Google employees who organized a massive walkout last November say they've since faced retaliation. leading
Play buttonSpike Lee Spike Lee's time-travel drama 'See You Yesterday' comes to Netflix in MayEngadget - AJ DellingerThe movie will debut at the Tribeca Film Festival before coming to Netflix May 17th. Netflix just released the first trailer for See You Yesterday, a sci-fi drama backed by producer Spike Lee that is to
WWDC Apple could make the iPhone's NFC more useful at WWDCEngadget - Jon FingasApps could support a wide range of smart cards and bus passes. Apple has a lot in the cards for WWDC, and that might include improvements for... well, cards. The 9to5Mac team and Steve Troughton-Smith
Hijacking Russian hackers are hijacking computers at US embassiesEngadget - Jon FingasIt doesn't appear to be a state-backed campaign. Russian hackers have apparently launched cyberattacks against American embassies, although it might not be the kind of campaign you're expecting. Check
Samsung Samsung officially delays Galaxy Fold launchEngadget - Jon FingasThere's no clear release date in sight. Those rumors of Samsung delaying the Galaxy Fold have quickly proven true. Samsung has issued a statement to Engadget saying it would "delay the release" of the
News Meal kits might be better for the planet than a trip to the storeEngadget - Christine FisherA study found meal kits could reduce emissions by as much as two kilograms per meal. It turns out the meal kits you can have delivered to your door by services like Blue Apron, HelloFresh and even Walmart
Fortnite 'Avengers: Endgame' event is coming to 'Fortnite' this weekEngadget - Kris HoltEpic is teaming up with Marvel again following last year's Thanos 'Infinity War' event. Epic Games is again linking up with the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the developer has teased a Fortnite and Avengers:
Play buttonTechnology GB Studio lets anyone create a Game Boy gameEngadget - Christine FisherYou can also play your 2D mini-games on Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Yesterday marked the 30th anniversary of the Game Boy's release in Japan. If you're like our editors, that brings back all kinds nostalgic
Samsung Samsung is reportedly delaying the Galaxy Fold due to display issuesEngadget - Jon FingasIt might not release the folding phone until May at the earliest. If you were jittery about reports of broken Galaxy Fold review units, you might not be the only one. Wall Street Journal sources claim
SodaStream Pepsi is making a SodaStream-like sparkling water stationEngadget - Jon FingasYou can even use your phone to save a favorite drink. Now that Pepsi owns SodaStream, it's trying its hand at a make-your-own-drink station -- though it's not for the company's usual sugar-laden fare.
Samsung Galaxy Fold Samsung Galaxy Fold review: Do not buy (this time)Engadget - Chris VelazcoClick. Smack. Click. Smack. Click. Smack. I feel bad for the people in my life because everywhere I've been for the past week, the sounds of opening and closing Samsung's Galaxy Fold have followed. Even
Tesla Tesla accuses investor of harassing and stalking its workersEngadget - Jon FingasIt has a temporary restraining order after reports of threats. Tesla and Elon Musk haven't been fans of people short-selling company stock (earlier talk of going private was partly a response to that),
Technology Google cuts Pixel 3 prices in half for Project Fi birthdayEngadget - Steve DentGet one for as little as $399 today only. It's the fourth anniversary of Project Fi, and to celebrate, Google is offering half off of Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL phones for today only. There is one catch: offer
Zillow Zillow's 3D home tours are available across North AmericaEngadget - Jon FingasYou'll have a better feel for a house without stepping inside. You might have an easier time getting a feel for a home the next time you're looking for a new place to live. Zillow has finally made its
Bowers & Wilkins unveils wireless Formation speaker familyEngadget - Nick SummersMeet the Duo, Wedge, Bar, Bass and Audio. Bowers & Wilkins, best known for its luxurious Nautilus and 800 Series Diamond speakers, is launching a wireless audio system called Formation. The company is
Nintendo The Morning After: The Nintendo Game Boy hits 30Engadget - Mat SmithAnd lots of 'Fortnite' cheaters caught. Hey, good morning! Yesterday, Nintendo's Game Boy turned 30 years old. Meanwhile, plenty of Fortnite cheats have been caught out during the run-up to its World final.
Gambling China's new gaming rules prohibit blood and gamblingEngadget - Steve DentIt could have implications for the industry as a whole. The good news for gaming companies is that China has started approving titles again. The bad news is that it has unveiled new rules that will see
Google Assistant UK offers government info through Alexa and Google AssistantEngadget - Jon FingasYou can learn about passports or holidays just by asking. You now have access to a treasure trove of government info through your smart speaker if you live in the UK. The British government has made over
Play buttonSamsung Samsung has postponed Galaxy Fold launch events in ChinaEngadget - Richard LaiIt's unclear whether this is to do with the faulty review units. The $2,000 Galaxy Fold is already off to a bumpy start no thanks to some broken review units (ours is fine, by the way), and though the
Play buttonRobotics Particle learning system could help robots make sushiEngadget - Jon FingasRobotic hands could grab with a gentler, subtler touch. There have been many attempts at teaching robots how to grab delicate objects, but they tend to rely on rough approximations that quickly fall apart
Fortnite 'Fortnite' rune event asks for help from every playerEngadget - Jon FingasIt's crowdsourcing of a different kind. Epic is increasingly turning Fortnite's big events into participatory affairs. A floating rune has been traveling across the game map, but it only moves closer its
Google Lens Google Lens may add translation and restaurant 'filters'Engadget - Jon FingasYou might not need to rely quite so much on other apps. As clever as Google Lens can be, it's still quite limited in what it can do before it points you to another app. You might not have to lean on those
Technology France launches government chat app after fixing last-minute flawEngadget - Jon FingasTchap had a bug that would let anyone sign up. France made good on its promise to launch a secure government-only chat app -- although it almost didn't turn out that way. The country has introduced a version
Home Security Picking the best security camera for your needsEngadget - WirecutterA primer on indoor cameras, outdoor cameras and video doorbells. By Rachel Cericola This post was done in partnership with Wirecutter. When readers choose to buy Wirecutter's independently chosen editorial
Tesla Tesla starts selling inventory Model 3 cars on its websiteEngadget - Mariella MoonIt could lead to much faster delivery times. Tesla is giving potential buyers the chance to get Model 3 deliveries within days instead of weeks. As first reported by Electrek, the automaker has made its
